POLL Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-26T18:15:17Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3517 POLL Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/26/2024, 6:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 3517

The POLL Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3517, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address concerns about election security and integrity by implementing various measures to prevent fraud and ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots.

Some key provisions of the POLL Act include:

1. Requiring all states to implement a voter identification requirement, which would require individuals to show a valid form of identification before being allowed to vote. This is intended to prevent voter fraud and ensure that only eligible individuals are able to cast their ballots. 2. Implementing stricter guidelines for absentee voting, including requiring voters to provide a valid reason for requesting an absentee ballot and ensuring that all absentee ballots are properly verified before being counted. 3. Increasing funding for election security measures, such as upgrading voting machines and implementing cybersecurity protocols to protect against hacking and other forms of interference. 4. Establishing a national voter registration database to streamline the voter registration process and ensure that voter rolls are accurate and up-to-date. Overall, the POLL Act aims to strengthen election security and ensure that the voting process is fair and transparent. Supporters of the bill argue that these measures are necessary to protect the integrity of the electoral system and prevent fraud, while critics raise concerns about potential barriers to voting that could disproportionately impact certain groups of voters.

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Current Status of Bill S 3517

Bill S 3517 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2023. Bill S 3517 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 14, 2023. Bill S 3517's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of December 14, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3517

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Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3517

POLL ActPOLL ActPeople Over Long Lines ActA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure that voters in elections for Federal office do not wait in long lines in order to vote, and for other purposes.

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